TOREROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT II
6588 N STATE RD 7 UNIT B116, COCONUT CREEK 33073
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers were on top shelf not inverted, manager moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Large container of taco shells on top of shelf not covered
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Provided big 6 to operator. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to dispense cheese on cook line Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind low top single burner stove to the left of cook line in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in between hot holding cabinets on cook line. Operator removed Observed 5 dead roaches inside of filter door on drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of control device at triple sink in ware washing area Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Juices on floor at bar. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line stove Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans at freezer in side prep area. Taquitos and peeled onions at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in side prep area. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at salsa verde in walk in cooler date marked 7-29. Employee states item was cooked 4 days ago and label was not removed. Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in crumb catcher of front booth in dining room. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 1 live roach under shelving directly above cook line flip top cooler. Observed 2 live roaches inside of gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Observed 1 live roach inside of bowl at ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach in crease where wall meets triple sink in ware washing area. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at milk in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator states item was opened yesterday but was unable to pin point the time it was opened. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on ground at bar area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Uncovered cooked pork stored under dripping water in walk in cooler. Observed water dripping into food. See Stop Sale Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef cooling overnight (57°F-64°F - Cooling) stored in walk in cooler. Item was prepared yesterday and has been cooling overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef cooling overnight (57°F-64°F - Cooling) stored in walk in cooler. Item was prepared yesterday and has been cooling overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb date marked 7-6 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter from outside wearing gloves and proceed to go to kitchen touch food contact surfaces/face with out changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to change gloves/wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored under dripping water line. Uncovered cooked pork stored under dripping water in walk in cooler. Observed water dripping into food. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked birria (47°F); cooked chicken Taquito (48°F); sour cream (48°F); cooked beef (49°F); cooked chicken (45°F); cooked peppers (48°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cheese in ice (60°F-63°F - Cold Holding) on cook line being held on top of ice. Ice not covering sides of pan. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator added more ice and hurried pans in ice Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked my multiple items. Operator made accessible Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer calibrated at less than 30°F Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).